This course is a comparative analysis of European fascist movements and ideologies in the first half of the 20th century, with specific attention to Italy, Germany, Spain, and France. Materials for the seminar will include documentary sources, including films, interpretive studies, and biographies.

Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia BookstoreMartin Blinkhorn, Fascism and the Right in Europe Ian Kershaw, Hitler, 1889-1936: Hubris John Lukacs, The Hitler of History Stanley G. Payne, A History of Fascism, 1914-1945 Stanley G. Payne, Fascism in Spain, 1923-1977 R. J. B. Bosworth, Mussolini Robert Soucy, French Fascism: The Second Wave Zeev Sternhell, The Birth of Fascist Ideology A. J. P. Taylor, The Origins of the Second World War

Examination and Assignments: Four short papers and a major research paper. Oral presentations and critiques.

Additional Requirements and/or Comments: Priority to juniors and seniors; history majors may count this seminar toward fulfillment of the department's seminar requirement.